Aside from the obvious health impact of the NFL’s COVID-19 crisis, the outbreak among multiple teams has created a complex logistical puzzle for the NFL.
League leaders addressed possible solutions to work in a full season for all teams on Tuesday, hours ahead of the league’s first Tuesday game since 2010 that was prompted by the COVID-19 outbreak among the Tennessee Titans.
Solutions the league is considering? Adding an 18th week to the regular season and delaying the Super Bowl. What’s off the table? A playoff bubble.
Goodell: Flexibility is critical
Commissioner Roger Goodell addressed reporters in a virtual news conference and emphasized the need for flexibility when asked about extending the season and delaying the Super Bowl.